Director, Corporate Strategy

S&P Global•New York, NY

22h

About The Position

The Director, Corporate Strategy is part of S&P Global’s Strategy, M&A and Investments Team and reports to the Global Head of Corporate Strategy. The role supports corporate strategy for a business with approximately $14 billion in revenue and more than 40,000 employees worldwide, partnering closely with Finance, enterprise functions, divisional teams, and senior executives. The Director helps establish strategic growth priorities and tracks key business metrics and progress against strategic initiatives. This position drives near- and long-term strategic objectives and engages the Enterprise Leadership Team. It manages multiple complex, high-impact projects across departments and geographies, influencing senior leaders and building consensus and ownership. The role includes corporate strategy development, M&A prospecting, due diligence and transaction execution, and identifying and assessing organic and inorganic growth opportunities. It also offers exposure to S&P Global’s divisions and senior executives, and contributes to strategic planning and decision-making.

Requirements

At least 10 years of relevant experience, including areas such as financial analysis, M&A modeling and execution, strategy, or senior executive exposure and support.
Demonstrated ability to drive projects with significant strategic impact.
Superior strategic and analytical skills, including the ability to draw key insights and develop clear recommendations.
Highly motivated, with initiative and the ability to influence senior leaders.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Excellent communication and relationship-management capabilities, including executive-level PowerPoint skills and the ability to summarize strategic rationale succinctly and clearly.
Solid business acumen and knowledge of the financial data industry and markets.
Indefinite right to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree, master’s degree in a related field, or MBA; strongly preferred.
Relevant experience in or interacting with a publicly listed company with global operations.
Knowledge of applying AI to financial services, emerging technologies, and experience developing technology strategies.

Responsibilities

Oversee strategic priorities and ensure deliverables are completed on time, moving initiatives from concepts to actionable business concepts as needed.
Lead or oversee cross-functional project teams and deliver high-quality strategy output; serve as a role model, educator, coach, and mentor across the organization.
Partner with divisional strategy leads and the SPGI Strategy, M&A and Partnerships team on strategic advisory projects involving strategy development and execution, corporate development, and strategic partnerships, including market entry strategies, executive presentations, and financial analysis.
Use scenario planning, case studies, and modeling to strengthen strategy.
Analyze businesses and opportunities to support strategic decisions.
Develop and maintain financial analysis models for investment evaluation, business case development, project prioritization, and investment approvals.
Communicate S&P Global’s strategy through a clear, compelling narrative tailored to key stakeholders and executive audiences.
Participate in preparing communications about SPGI strategy and updates for the board of directors and investor community.
Monitor industry trends, the competitive landscape, and emerging technologies.
Identify changes in market conditions, industry trends, the regulatory environment, regional or country macroeconomic factors, and technology that may require changes to strategic plans.
Engage stakeholders proactively to source, evaluate, and develop new business opportunities.